Sony Rdr Vx500 Users Manual

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2-186-506-12(1)

Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions

RDR-VX500
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RDR-VX500
Serial No.______________

For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6

CAUTION

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
The AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop only.

This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this VCR-DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

Note
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR
Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.

Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.

On power sources
• Operate the recorder only on
120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.

On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• If the recorder is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the
recorder and cause damage to the
video head, tape, and the optical
block. When you first install the
recorder, or when you move it
from a cold to a warm location,
wait for about three hours before
operating the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.

• Keep the recorder, discs, and
cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

On recording
• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.

Copyrights
• Television programs, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
program owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.

Hookups and Settings __________

Basic Operation _______________

DVD Recording ________________

Playing Discs _________________

VCR Recording ________________
Playing VHS Tapes_____________

DVD Editing __________________

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)________

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) _______
Settings and Adjustments _______

Additional Information __________

Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programs received through
an external tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such
may not be recordable, depending
on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near
water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

About this manual
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder if they
have the same or similar names as
those on the remote.
• The on-screen display illustrations
used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs
in this manual refer to discs
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to discs
that are created on other recorders
and played back on this recorder.

Icon
+RW

Meaning
Functions available for DVD+RWs

-RWVR

Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode

-RWVideo

Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode

+R
-R

Functions available for DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD-Rs

DVD

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs

VCD

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super
VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in music CD format

DATA CD

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)
Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG
which compresses audio data.

Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recordable and playable VHS tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording a Program to a DVD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recording a Program to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DVD Recording without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
VCR Recording without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playing VHS Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Selecting the sound during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dubbing from a Video to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dubbing from a DVD to a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder
What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
, This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck. It allows recording to DVD+RWs,
DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. In addition, you can also enjoy playback and
editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes.

Operation restrictions
Possible simultaneous operations
Current operation

DVD

Playback

Recording

Playing a VHS tape

—

Yes*1

Recording on a VHS tape

—

Yes

Playing a DVD disc

Yes*2

—

Recording on a DVD disc

Yes

—

*1
*2

VHS

When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops.
When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

Playback

Recording

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles
on the disc, including the recording date,
channel, recording mode, recording time
and movie thumbnail image (page 42).

Title List
Title List(Original)

10:10 AM
No. Title

Length

Edit

01 CH 23

01:29:03 >

02 CH 66

00:31:23 >

03 CH 95

01:59:00 >

04 CH 97

00:58:56 >

T CH 23
Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM

Creating your own program – Playlist
, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR
mode), then erase, move and add scenes at
will to create your own, original program
(page 84).

Original

Playlist

One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD
, This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape
to DVD and from DVD to VHS tape with a
single deck (page 89).

Dubbing

* Note that when playing back and recording a DVD or
VHS tape that includes a copy protect signal, the copy
protect function will prevent normal recording.

Simple dubbing of DV tapes – DV Edit
, Connect your digital video camera to the
DV IN jack and simply dub the entire
contents or just selected scenes to a DVD
disc (page 93).

Control

Dubbing

A list of recordable and playable DVD discs is on page 10.

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs

Icon used
in this
manual

Formatting
(new discs)

Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalizing)

+RW

Automatically
formatted

Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)

VR
mode

-RWVR

Format in VR mode*2
(page 43)

Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalization
unnecessary) (page 44)

Video
mode

-RWVideo

Format in Video
mode*2 (page 43)

Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 44)

Disc
Logo

Type

DVD+RW

DVDRW

DVD+R

Automatically
formatted

Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalization necessary)
(page 44)

DVD-R

-R

Automatically
formatted

Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
(page 44)

Usable disc versions (as of June 2004)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
with CPRM*1)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2
with CPRM)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”
are trademarks.
*1

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
*2 Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically.
*3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the
last title.
*4 Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features

Rewrite
(page 48)

Auto
Chapter
(page 104)

Editing Features
Manual
Chapter
(page 84)

Change
title name
(page 82)

Erase title
(page 82)

A-B Erase
(page 83)

Playlist
(page 84)

Yes

Yes*3

Yes

Yes*3

Yes

Yes*4

Yes

Yes*4

Discs that cannot be recorded on
•
•
•
•

DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)
DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
Double layer discs
8 cm discs

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12 cm/8 cm discs
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
Operation

DVD+R
VR mode

DVD-R

Video mode

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm 8 cm

Playback

Yes

—

Yes

Recording

Yes

—

Yes

12 cm

8 cm

—

Yes

—

Yes

Playable discs

Type

Disc Logo

Icon used
in this
manual

DVD VIDEO

DVD

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented

VIDEO CD

VCD

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/
Super VIDEO CD format (with PBC function)

DATA CD

* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,
defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

Discs that cannot be played
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or
Video CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

Characteristics

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased
CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar
device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
(see page 13)
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM
z Hint
This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs
as well.

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labeled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this
recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Please check the Regional code of this
disc.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on
the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may
be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO
is prohibited by area restrictions.

Notes
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
disc (page 43). Note that the disc’s contents will be
erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVDRWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.

RDR-VX500
NO.

Region code

Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.

Recordable and playable
VHS tapes
This VCR uses the VHS system.

Recording
This VCR records using the VHS system.
z Hint
If you do not want recorded contents to be erased, break
off the erasure prevention tab. To record again on a tape
that has had the erasure prevention tab removed, cover
the hole with cellophane tape, etc.

Safety tab

Notes
• This VCR cannot record using the S-VHS system.
• Tapes recorded in EP (3×) mode by this VCR cannot be
played back on standard mode only VHS decks.
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
EP (3×) mode by this VCR are played back on other
VHS decks with 3× mode.

Playback
The VCR automatically identifies the recording
system and recording mode (SP (standard) or EP
(3×)) of recorded tapes during playback.

Notes
• You cannot play back foreign video software that uses
non-NTSC color TV systems (PAL, SECAM).
• When playing back tapes recorded using the S-VHS
system, the playback image may be disturbed.

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do
not connect the power cord until you reach
“Connecting the Power Cord” on page 26.
If you have

Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components
to be connected.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting.

Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 16)
video/audio output
Cable box with an antenna output
only

B (page 17)

Hookups and Settings

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.

Step 2: Connecting the
Antenna Cable

Cable without cable box, or antenna C (page 17)
only (no cable TV)

Step 1: Unpacking

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord
(pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)
• Antenna cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.

Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF
antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the recorder.

,continued

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the
satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack
connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
Wall

Cable box/satellite receiver

AUDIO
OUT
R

VIDEO
OUT S VIDEO

ANT IN

TO TV

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

LINE 1 IN

R
AUDIO
L

VIDEO

to LINE 1 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

COAXIAL
OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

VHF/UHF
IN

L
PR

OUT

B: Cable box with an antenna output only
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the
satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna
output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).

Cable box
ANT IN

Hookups and Settings

Wall

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

VHF/UHF
IN

AUDIO OUT COMPONENT LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE 1 IN

VHF/UHF
IN

to VHF/UHF IN

R
AUDIO

AUDIO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)
Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using
a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.
Wall

VCR-DVD recorder

VHF/UHF
IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT
R

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

Y
R

AUDIO

VIDEO

COAXIAL
OPTICAL

VHF/UHF
IN

L
PR

to VHF/UHF IN
OUT

OUT

S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV.

LINE OUT

(red)

(yellow)

INPUT

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

VIDEO

(white)

AUDIO

L
AUDIO

(red)

(yellow)

R
VIDEO

TV or projector

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

VCR-DVD recorder
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

COAXIAL
OPTICAL

VHF/UHF
IN

OUT

S VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHF
IN

OUT

Antenna cable
(supplied)

: Signal flow

Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

A Connecting to audio/video input

jacks

Yellow

Hookups and Settings

If your TV, monitor, projector, or other equipment
has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get
better picture and sound if you connect the
recorder using this connection.
Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

B Connecting to an antenna input

jack
If your TV does not have audio/video (A/V) input
jack, connect the recorder to a TV using an
antenna cable.

Setting the RF Output channel
When connecting the recorder to the TV using
only the antenna cable, you must set the RF
Output channel in the “Tuner Preset” so that the
TV can receive the correct signal from the
recorder.

"/1

TV/VIDEO

1 Press "/1 to turn on the recorder.
2 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until “TV”
disappears from the front panel display.

3 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel 3.
When using channel 4 to receive the recorder
signal, see “3, 4 Ch Out” on page 98.
,continued

If your TV has an S video input jack
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using this
connection.
INPUT

AUDIO
S VIDEO

S video cord
(not supplied)

TV or projector

(white)

(red)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Audio cord
(not supplied)

(red)

L
COAXIAL

(white)

OPTICAL

to S VIDEO OUT

to AUDIO OUT L/R
S VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

COAXIAL
OPTICAL

VHF/UHF
IN

OUT

S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the S VIDEO OUT even if you switch the output to
VIDEO.

If your TV has component video input jacks

INPUT

AUDIO R

(white)

Audio cord
(not supplied)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

TV or projector

(green) (blue)

(red)

Hookups and Settings

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three
video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and
high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 101). The PROGRESSIVE indicator
lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using this
connection.

(red)

Component video cord
(not supplied)
AUDIO OUT

(red)
(white)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

(green)

(blue)
(red)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VHF/UHF
IN

COAXIAL

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 100.
z Hint
Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.

,continued

Notes
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause
artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that
the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set
compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.
• When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT even if you switch the
output to VIDEO.

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver)
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

(yellow)

(red)

INPUT

Audio/video cord
(supplied)
AUDIO

VIDEO

(white)

L
AUDIO

(red)

(yellow)*

Hookups and Settings

LINE OUT

R
VIDEO

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

AV amplifier (receiver)

VCR-DVD recorder
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VHF/UHF
IN

COAXIAL

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

COAXIAL
OPTICAL

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

to optical
digital input

Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

to coaxial
digital input

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Front (L)
Center

[Speakers]

Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder

Subwoofer

: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).
z Hints
• For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
• Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a VHS tape.

,continued

Notes
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
• When recording a DVD, the DVD audio signal is output to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT even if you switch the output
to VIDEO.

B Connecting to a digital audio

jacks

input jack

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1
Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack,
use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).

Yellow

White (L)

Coaxial cord

Red (R)

Optical cord

• Surround effect (page 60)
Surround1

Hookups and Settings

A Connecting to audio L/R input

• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)

Surround2
*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes
Surround3
TV

: Virtual speaker

• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”
in Easy Setup (page 30). Otherwise, no sound or a loud
noise will come from your speakers.
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be
used when you connect using a coaxial or optical
digital cord.
• This recorder does not support Linear PCM playback
with 2 channels or more.
• When outputting the sound of a DVD-RW (VR Mode)
disc recorded in two languages from the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack, the sound cannot be switched with
the AUDIO button.

Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE
IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord

Step 6: Preparing the
Remote

Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC
outlet. After you connect the power cord, you
must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate the
recorder only after the front panel display lights up
and the recorder enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 34), be sure to connect the power
cord only after all connections are complete.

You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the recorder.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT
R

L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

to AC outlet

Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette
Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode
number for this recorder (page 29).
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to
six months.
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.

Controlling TVs with the remote

Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with
some or all of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.

If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.
Manufacturer

Code number

Sony

01 (default)

Akai

AOC

Centurion

Coronado

Curtis-Mathes

12, 14

Daewoo

04, 22

Daytron

03, 12

TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch

Fisher

"/1

General Electric

04, 06, 10

Hitachi

02, 03, 04

Hookups and Settings

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

CH +/–
Number
buttons,
SET

1
2
3
4

J.C.Penney

04, 10, 12

VOL +/–

JVC

TV/VIDEO

KMC

LG/Gold Star

03, 04, 17

Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

Magnavox

03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Hold down "/1.

Marantz

04, 13

Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
below) using the number buttons.

MGA/Mitsubishi

04, 12, 13, 17

NEC

04, 12

Release "/1.

Panasonic

06, 19

When the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to
TV, the remote performs the following:

Philco

02, 03, 04, 08

Philips

08, 21

Press

Pioneer

06, 16

"/1

Turn your TV on or off

Portland

Proscan

VOL +/–

Adjust the volume of
your TV

Quasar

06, 18

CH +/–

Select the channel on
your TV

Radio Shack

05, 10, 14

RCA

04, 10

TV/VIDEO

Switch your TV’s input
source

Sampo

Samsung

03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo

11, 14

Number buttons and Select the channel on
SET
your TV

Scott

Sears

07, 10, 11

Sharp

03, 05, 18
,continued

Code number

Sylvania

08, 12

Teknika

03, 08, 14

Toshiba

07, 18

Wards

03, 04, 12

Manufacturer

Code number

Yorx

Sony

78, 79, 80, 91

14, 15

Denon

84, 85, 86

Kenwood

92, 93

Onkyo

81, 82, 83

Zenith

If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
"/1

Number
buttons

VOL +/–

Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO.

Hold down "/1, and enter the
manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.

Release "/1.
The VOL +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

z Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO, repeat
the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)

Manufacturer

Pioneer

Sansui

Technics

97, 98

Yamaha

94, 95, 96

If you have a Sony DVD Player/Video
Cassette Recorder or Video
Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder

Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
Options
Title List

Parental

Timer
Edit

Front Display

: Auto

Command Mode

: Mode3

Factory Setting
Disc Setting
Setup

Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
Options
Title List
Timer
Edit

Hookups and Settings

If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or
Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the
command mode number for this recorder and the
supplied remote to one that differs from the other
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or
Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD
COMBO3.

10:10 AM

Language

10:10 AM

Language
Parental
Front Display

: Auto

Command Mode

: DVD1
No
Mode1

Factory Setting
Disc Setting

Mode2
Mode3

Setup

SYSTEM
MENU

M/m,
ENTER

O RETURN

Select the command mode (“Mode1,”
“Mode2,” or “Mode3”), and press ENTER.

Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.

To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
COMMAND
MODE switch

Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.

Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Setup
Title List
Timer

10:10 AM

Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video

Edit

Audio
Features

Disc Setting

Options
Setup

Easy Setup

1
2

Step 7: Easy Setup

Turn on the TV.
Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.

Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it
will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Settings are made in the following order.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using
only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF
Output channel” on page 19.
“Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using Setup.” appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
Setup (page 107).

OSD Language Setup

m
Clock Setup

m
Tuner and Channel Setup

Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.

Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.

TV Type Setup

Easy Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Select the screen language.

Finished!

English
Français
Español

"/1

Select a language, and press ENTER.
The setup display for clock setting appears.
Easy Setup
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look
for a time signal when you turn it off.

M/m/,,
ENTER
O RETURN

Auto
Manual

Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

Select whether or not you have a cable
connection.
Easy Setup
Select the way in which you will receive
channels.

Antenna
Cable

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),
select “Antenna.”
If you use a cable connection without a cable
box, select “Cable.”

Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan

“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on
page 100.

Hookups and Settings

The recorder will automatically search for a
channel that carries a time signal when you
turn off the recorder after finishing Easy
Setup.
• If broadcasters in your area are not yet
sending time signals, select “Manual,” and
press ENTER. Press M/m to set the month
and press ,. Set the day, year, hour,
minutes, and AM/PM in the same way. The
day of the week is set automatically.

10 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.
Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.

Dolby Digital

D-PCM
Dolby Digital

Easy Setup

Searching for receivable channels. 25
Please wait.

11 Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
want to send to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
To set the channels manually, see page 98.
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup
display for selecting the aspect ratio of the
connected TV appears.

12 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
DTS signal appears.
Easy Setup

10:10 AM

DTS

On
Off

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13 Select whether or not you want to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”

14 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

Setting Up the VCR Plus+®
System
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the
TV channel number (the number you turn to on
your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the
guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that
channel in your TV program guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at the
“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for
your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers.
Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the
guide channel number with the TV channel
number. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the
recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate
these numbers using the following procedure.

To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
in the “Setup” display (page 107).

Note
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the
clock accurately.

SYSTEM
MENU

M/m/

02 CH 66

00:31:23 >
Play

03 CH 95

01:59:00 >
Erase

04 CH 97

Protect
00:58:56 >
Title Name
A·B Erase

Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM

Options for the selected item

The options that can be selected differ according
to the media.
In addition, the options that can be selected also
differ according to the operating mode and the
disc condition.

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Length

01 CH 23

T CH 23

Selectable options

Type

10:10 AM
No. Title

Basic Operation

Allows you to create and edit a Playlist
(DVD-RW in VR mode only), record a DV
format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc
to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to a
DVD disc.

Sub-menu

TOOLS
The TOOLS menu appears when you press
TOOLS, and displays options. You can search for
a title/chapter/track, check the playing and
remaining time, or change audio and repeat
settings. The displayed options differ depending
on the media type.
Select the option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Example: When you press TOOLS while a
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

Title 1/4

C Chapter

1/1

Time 00:00:25

DVD

Audio ENG Dolby 5.1 (1/3)

VCD
CD

Repeat OFF
Remain 00:01:30
Adjust

ENTER Enter

DATA CD

To return to the previous display
* Unfinalized disc only

Notes
• The System Menu is not displayed when recording
DVD and dubbing a VHS tape to a disc.
• When the System Menu is displayed, DVD and
VIDEO buttons are not available.

Press O RETURN.

Note
The TOOLS menu may not be displayed during DVD
recording.

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

Using the Title List
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1
Title List(Original)

-R

10:10 AM
No. Title

The titles of programs recorded on a disc are
displayed in the Title List.
Z OPEN/
CLOSE

Length

Edit

01 CH 23

01:29:03 >

02 CH 66

00:31:23 >

03 CH 95

01:59:00 >

04 CH 97

00:58:56 >

T CH 23
Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM

DVD

A Title type (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Displays the title type, “Title List(Original)”
or “Playlist.”
TITLE LIST

C Title information:

ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
TOP MENU

B Movie thumbnail image

Displays the title number, title name,
recording date, and recording mode.
“ ” indicates the protected title.

D Clock

1
2

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.

With the recording side facing down

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.

Press TITLE LIST.

About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show Original or
Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select
either “Title List(Original)” or “Playlist.”
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
mode)” on page 81.

To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.

Notes
• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RW (Video
mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R that have been finalized.
To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 57).
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an
“*.”
• When playback of the Title List movie thumbnail
image for the selected title finishes, the thumbnail
image display stops at the last image of the movie
thumbnail image.

Using the DVD Disc Setting
Displays

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Title List(Original)

10:10 AM

Title List

Press ENTER :

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Timer

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit

With the “Disc Setting” display, you can perform
operations such as formatting and finalizing
(page 44).

Disc Setting

Z OPEN/
CLOSE

Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.

DVD

1
2
3
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN

M/m/

02 CH 66

00:31:23 >

03 CH 95

01:59:00 >

04 CH 97

00:58:56 >

T CH 23

M/m,
ENTER

H PLAY

Length

MENU
m/M
x STOP
REPEAT

Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM

Playing Discs

TITLE LIST

TOP MENU

10:10 AM
No. Title

Number
buttons

Select the title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.

Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.

To use the DVD’s Menu
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by
pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
"/1

1
2

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your
TV screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the menu appears.
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu
(press H PLAY when “Press SELECT”
appears).

To cancel PBC Playback
Press MENU repeatedly until “Menu: Off”
appears.
With the playback side facing down

To stop playback
Press x STOP.

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To resume playback from the point where you
stopped the disc (Resume Play)
When you press H PLAY again after you stop
the disc, the recorder resumes playback from the
point where you pressed x STOP.
To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice,
and press H PLAY.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you play another title.
– you switch the Title List menu to Original or
Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only).
– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you turn off the recorder.
– you make a recording.

To repeat a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play)
(DVD and VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)
only)

1
2
3

During playback, press REPEAT.

Continue playing or press m/M to locate
the ending point (point B), then press ENTER.
Repeat A-B Play starts.

Select “A” using M/m.
Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of
the portion to be played repeatedly.
“A-” lights up.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Your
selection exceeds the rating limit for this player.
Override the limit?” appears on your TV screen.

Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.

Enter your four digit password using the
number buttons.
The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental
(DVD VIDEO only)” on page 105.

To lock the recorder (Child Lock)
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so
that the settings are not canceled by mistake.
When the recorder is turned on, hold down "/1 on
the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” appears in the
front panel display. The recorder turns off and the
indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting.
The recorder will not work except for timer
recordings.
To unlock the recorder, hold down "/1 on the
recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from
the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked
and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the recorder is
locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the
recorder is unlocked.

Notes
• When playing back a disc recorded by other equipment
on this recorder, be sure to finalize the disc with the
equipment used to record it.
• For details on the operation restrictions, see page 8.
• The recorder will be unlocked when:
– You stop timer recording by pressing x.
– You insert a tape.
– The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply
stops.

Playback options
Z OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO
SUBTITLE
M/m/
H PLAY

X PAUSE
REPEAT

SHUFFLE

Buttons

Operations

Discs

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Stops play and opens the disc tray.

All discs

AUDIO

Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc
when pressed repeatedly.

DVD

VCD

DVD Selects the audio source.
VCD Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

DVD

ANGLE

Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on the disc, “
” appears in the front panel
display.

DVD

ZOOM

Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode
when pressed repeatedly.
Magnification changes as follows:

DVD

VCD

normal magnification t ×2 t ×4 t normal
magnification
The zoom function may not work depending on the
DVD.
To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 65.

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Buttons

Operations

Discs

SURROUND

Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.
“Off”: No surround effect
“Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround
speakers.
“Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround
speakers.
“Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround
speakers.
Effective when you use two separate front speakers.

+RW

INSTANT
REPLAY/
INSTANT
ADVANCE

• Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene
when pressed in continuous play mode.
• Goes to the previous/next frame when pressed in
pause mode.

+RW

. PREV/
NEXT >

• Goes to the beginning of the current/next title/
chapter/scene/track and starts playback when
pressed during playback.
• Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/
scene/track when . PREV is pressed within 3
seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.

All discs

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed
during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:

All discs

(fast reverse/fast
forward)

fast reverse
FR1 T
FR2*1 T T
*2
FR3 T T T
(slow)

fast forward
t FF1
t t FF2*1
t t t FF3*2

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
The playback speed changes as follows:
reverse slow motion
T
TT
TTT

forward slow motion
t
tt
ttt

X PAUSE

Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than 5 minutes,
playback starts automatically.

SHUFFLE

Plays in random order when pressed during playback.

-RWVR -RWVideo
-R

DVD

-RWVR -RWVideo
-R

DVD

FR2 and FF2 are not
available for MP3.
*2 FR3 and FF3 are only
available for DVDs
and VIDEO CDs.

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-R

DVD

*
VCD
* Playback direction
only

All discs

VCD * CD
DATA CD
* with PBC function off

Operations

Discs

REPEAT

Selects the item to be repeated using M/m.
When playing a DVD
• Chapter: repeats the current chapter.
• Title: repeats the current title on a disc.
• A-B (Repeat A-B Play): repeats a specific portion
(page 58).
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)
• Track: repeats the current track.
• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
• A-B (Repeat A-B Play): repeats a specific portion
(page 58).
When playing a CD
• Track: repeats the current track.
• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• File: repeats the current track.
• Folder: repeats the current album.

+RW

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-R

DVD

VCD *
CD
DATA CD
* with PBC function off

Playing Discs

Buttons

To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT, and select
“Off.”

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

To playback quickly with sound (Scan Audio)
(DVD with Dolby Digital sound tracks only)
Set “Scan Audio” of “Audio” to “On” in the
“Setup” display (page 103).
You can then play quickly with dialog or sound
during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD disc with
Dolby Digital sound tracks.
z Hint
You can select the audio/subtitle settings and the angle
using the TV screen. Press TOOLS during playback,
select “Audio,” “Subtitle,” or “Angle” using M/m, then
select the setting or angle using

H PLAY

x STOP

1
2

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Place a DATA CD on the disc tray.
When you load a DATA CD which contains
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the
display for selecting a media type appears.
10:10 AM
Music

Press ENTER :
Photo

Music Menu for this CD

If you load a DATA CD which contains only
JPEG files, the screen shown in step 3
appears. Skip to step 4.

Select “Photo,” then press ENTER.

To zoom in an image

Directory information

Press M/m/.

Playing Discs

Press ./> to select the next/
previous album page, then press M/m/
X PAUSE

Buttons

(fast reverse/fast
forward)

Operations
• Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during stop.
When you press and hold down the button during fast reverse/fast forward, you can
view the picture.
• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.
When you press and hold down the button during playback, playing at high speed
continues until you release the button.
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

(slow)
INSTANT
ADVANCE

• Plays frame by frame when pressed in pause mode.
• Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.*1

INSTANT
REPLAY

Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.*2

. PREV/
NEXT >

Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
–×7 y –×5 y –×3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7

X PAUSE

Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than 5 minutes, playback starts automatically.

*1
*2

You can press
INSTANT ADVANCE up to 4 time. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total.
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

Notes
• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

Searching Using Various
Functions

Select “Go To Zero,” and press ENTER.
The VCR starts searching and automatically
stops at the 0:00:00 point.

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an
index signal at the point where each recording
begins.
You can easily find a specific point using various
search functions.

Go to Zero
0:00:00

Note
You cannot use these search functions during DVD
recording.

VIDEO

Searching for a blank space of the
tape
The VCR automatically searches for the
beginning of a blank space. You can easily find a
point you can start recording from.

Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.

TOOLS
Go To Zero
End Search

M/m,
ENTER

Forward Intro Scan
Reverse Intro Scan
Move

H PLAY

Searching for the counter 0:00:00
point
To mark a point on the tape that you want to find
later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.”
The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds
to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter.

1
2

Playing VHS Tapes

1
2

ENTER Enter

Select “End Search,” and press ENTER.
The VCR starts searching and automatically
stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no
blank space is found, the VCR reaches the
end.

Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
Press TOOLS.

End search
0:00:13

The TOOLS menu appears.
Go To Zero
End Search
Forward Intro Scan
Reverse Intro Scan
Move

ENTER Enter

Note
The VCR may be unable to recognize the end of a blank
space depending on the length of that blank space.

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Searching using the index function
(Scan and Play)
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an
index signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references to find a
specific recording.

1
2

Selecting the sound during
playback

Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
AUDIO
Go To Zero
End Search
Forward Intro Scan

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.

Reverse Intro Scan
Move

ENTER Enter

Select “Forward Intro Scan” to scan
ahead, or “Reverse Intro Scan” to scan
backwards.
The VCR searches and then plays back for
about five seconds.

To listen to

On-screen
display

Front panel
display

Stereo

Hi-Fi

STEREO

Left channel

Left

STEREO

Right channel

Right

STEREO

Monaural
sound on the
normal audio
track

Mono

No indicator

Scan and play
–0:00:01

How sound is recorded on a video tape

Press H PLAY to view that program.
If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR
automatically searches for the next index
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.
Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along
with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Normal audio track

Monaural sound

Hi-fi audio track
(main track)

Note
Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and
then released to start the recording, no index mark will be
inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is
changed while VCR is put in pause.

Stereo sound
(left/right channels)

Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V
connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound
is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting.

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
DVD Editing

-RWVR

Before Editing
This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc
type in the front panel display, and select the
option available for your disc (page 10).

Note
You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc
or a timer recording starts while editing.

Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
+RW

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Notes
• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on
the disc (except for DVD+RWs).
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

To edit original titles
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you
plan to retain an unaltered original recording,
create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit
functions available for original titles are:
– Labeling a title (page 82).
– Setting protection against erasure (page 82).
– Erasing a title (page 82).
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 83).

To create and edit Playlist titles
A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from
the original title for editing purposes. When you
create a Playlist, only the control information
necessary for playback, such as the playback
order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles
are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.

DVD Editing

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot
undo any edits you make. The edit functions
available for Video mode titles are:
– Setting protection against erasure (page 82).
– Labeling a title (page 82).
– Erasing a title (page 82).

You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode):
editing either the original recording (called the
“original”), or the playback information created
from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each
is different in nature and offers different merits,
read the following and select the one that better
suits your needs.

Example: You have recorded the final few
matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the
goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want
to keep the original recording.

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene
order within the Playlist title (“Creating a Playlist”
on page 84).

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The advanced edit functions available for Playlist
titles are:
– Labeling a title (page 82).
– Erasing a title (page 82).
– Editing a Playlist scene (page 86).
z Hint
You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List
(Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original).
To switch the two Title Lists, press TITLE LIST, and
press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST.

Editing a Title
+RW

-RWVR -RWVideo

-R

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW
(VR mode) without changing the original
recordings, create a Playlist title (page 84).

Note
Notes
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

When editing a DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video
mode), finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You
cannot edit a finalized disc.

DVD

TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST

./>
H PLAY

M/m,
ENTER

x STOP
X PAUSE
CHAPTER
MARK
MARK ERASE

1
2

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW in VR mode, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch the “Title
List(Original),” if necessary.

Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title.
“Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation.
“Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when
the Protection display appears. “ ” appears
next to the protected title. To cancel the
protection, select “Off.”
“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter
a title name (page 46).
“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (see
below).

Press ENTER at the starting point of the
portion to be erased (point A).
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP and X PAUSE to find
the point of the portion to be erased.
“End” is selected.
A-B Erase

10:10 AM
Title No.01

Start

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

z Hint
You can label or re-label DVDs (page 43).

Note

Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)

Press ENTER at the ending point of the
portion to be erased (point B).

Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

z Hint
A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The
chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on
either side of the mark.

DVD Editing

You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase
it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be
undone.

Press TITLE LIST.
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch the
“Title List(Original),” if necessary.

Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.

Finish

The scene is erased. To continue, repeat from
step 5. To finish, select “Finish.”

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End 00:00:00

“Erase” is selected.

You cannot protect Playlist titles.

1
2

CH 6
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End
Erase

Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting points A and B
appears.
“Start” is selected.
A-B Erase

Notes
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you erase a section of a title.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
• The start and end points of a title may be different from
what you have set.
• The total playing time of the title does not change even
if a scene was erased.

10:10 AM
Title No.01

Start

Start 00:00:00

End

End 00:00:00

Finish

Erase

00:00:07

CH 6
Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

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Creating chapters manually
+RW

Creating a Playlist

-RWVR
-RWVR

You can manually insert a chapter mark at any
point you like during playback.

Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you
want to divide the title into chapters.
Each time you press the button, “Marking mark...”
appears on the screen and the scenes before and
after of the mark become separate chapters.

Making mark...

You can add a section of the title to the Playlist
title as one scene without changing the actual
recordings. A Playlist title can contain up to 99
scenes.
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
mode)” on page 81.

Note
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist
is also erased.

DVD

To erase chapter marks

TITLE LIST
SYSTEM
MENU
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST

You can combine two chapters by erasing the
chapter mark during playback.
During playback, press MARK ERASE.
The current chapter combines with the previous
chapter.

M/m,
ENTER

./>

Notes

x STOP

H PLAY

X PAUSE

• If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter
marks can be added, you may not be able to record or
edit.
• You cannot add or erase the chapter marks of the titles
of protected discs or protected titles.

1
2

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
Title List(Original)
Title List

Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
Title List

10:10 AM

Create Playlist

To play the Playlist title

1
2

Press TITLE LIST.

Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.

Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Edit Playlist

Timer

DV Edit
Dubbing

Edit
Disc Setting

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Playlist.”

Setup

Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.
“Start” is selected.
Create Playlist

10:10 AM

Notes

Scene No.01

Start

Start 00:00:00

End

End 00:00:00

Finish

Playlist No. 01
---/--/---- --:--

Press ENTER at the starting point.
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP and X PAUSE to find
the point.
“End” is selected.
Create Playlist

DVD Editing

• The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.
• The start and end points of a title may be different from
what you have set.

Make

00:00:07

z Hint
When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become
a chapter.

10:10 AM
Scene No.01

Start

Start 00:00:10

End

End 00:00:00

Finish

Make

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01
---/--/---- --:--

Press ENTER at the ending point.
“Make” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.

Press ENTER.
The selected section is captured as a scene. To
continue, repeat the steps above.

When you finish capturing scenes, select
“Finish” and press ENTER.

Editing a Playlist

Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting Playlist titles
appears.

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Playlist

10:10 AM

You can edit a scene of the Playlist titles.

No. Title

DVD

Length

Edit

01 CH 32

00:05:04 >

02 CH 96

00:00:51 >

T CH 32
Nov/27/2004
03:25 PM

Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.

SYSTEM
MENU

M/m/

x STOP

H PLAY

X PAUSE

7
1
2

Select an option, and press ENTER.

Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.
Edit Scene

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

10:10 AM

Scene No.1 / 1

Playlist No.01

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.

Play
Modify
01

Title List(Original)

00:00:34

00:00:10

00:04:20

Move

10:10 AM
Add

Title List
Erase

Press ENTER :
Timer

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit
Disc Setting
Setup

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
Title List
Timer

10:10 AM

Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit

Edit
Disc Setting
Setup

Dubbing

The Scene List menu appears with all of the
selected scenes.
“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and
end point of the selected scene. See
“Modifying a scene (Modify)” on page 87.
“Move”: Changes the scene order. See
“Moving a scene (Move)” on page 87.
“Add”: Allows you to add more scenes before
the selected scene. See “Adding a scene
(Add)” on page 88.
“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is
canceled. See “Erasing a scene (Erase)” on
page 88.

Modifying a scene (Modify)

To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.

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Note
You can change the start and end point of the
selected scene.

The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.

After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on
page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

Moving a scene (Move)

Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.
“Start” is selected.
Modify

10:10 AM
Scene No.01

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You can change the scene order within the Playlist
title.

After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on
page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

Start
End

Start 00:00:00

Change

00:00:07

Edit Scene

Playlist No. 01
End 00:00:00

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

10:10 AM

Cancel
Scene No. 2 / 3

Playlist No.01
Play

Press ENTER at the starting point.

Modify

10:10 AM
Scene No.01

Start

Start 00:00:10

Change

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

End

End 00:00:00

00:00:34

00:00:10

Add

3
4

Select a new location using , x STOP and X PAUSE to find
the point.
“End” is selected.

Play
Modify
01

00:00:34

00:04:20

00:00:10

Move
Add
Erase

Press ENTER.
The display returns to “Edit Scene” display.
The re-selected section is captured as a scene.
To modify other scenes, press O RETURN,
and repeat from step 1.

To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.

To cancel modifying
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

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To turn off the display

Adding a scene (Add)

Press SYSTEM MENU.

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Note
You can add a scene before the selected scene.

After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on
page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

Select “Add,” and press ENTER.
“Start” is selected.
Add

10:10 AM
Scene No.01

The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.

Erasing a scene (Erase)
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You can erase a selected scene.

After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on
page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

Start
End

Start 00:00:00

Playlist No. 01
End 00:00:00

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Cancel

Press ENTER at the starting point.
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP and X PAUSE to find
the point.
“End” is selected.
Add

10:10 AM
Scene No.01

Start

Start 00:00:10

End

End 00:00:00

Cancel

Add

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Press ENTER at the ending point.
“Add” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 3 or 4.

Press ENTER.
The display returns to “Edit Scene” display.
The selected section is captured as a scene and
added before the selected scene.
To add other scenes, press O RETURN, and
repeat from step 1.

To cancel adding
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Add

00:00:07

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected scene is erased.
To erase other scenes, press O RETURN,
and repeat from step 1.

To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.

Using the T VIDEO button on the
recorder

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing from a Video to a
DVD
+RW

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VIDEO

Insert a recordable disc.
Insert a source tape.
Press T VIDEO on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.

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You can record (dub) VHS tape video and audio to
a disc. The audio switching and audio settings
must be made for both the VHS tape and the disc.

DVD

1
2
3

Using the TV screen

1
2
3
4

Insert a recordable disc.
Insert a source tape.
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
Title List(Original)

AUDIO

10:10 AM

Title List

Press ENTER :
Timer

SYSTEM
MENU

M/m,
ENTER

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit
Disc Setting

H PLAY

x STOP

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit

REC MODE

Title List

10:10 AM

Create Playlist
Edit Playlist

Timer

DV Edit
Dubbing

Edit

T VIDEO

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Setup

X PAUSE

Disc Setting
Setup

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Edit
Title List
Timer

10:10 AM

Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit

Edit

Dubbing

Video --> DVD
DVD --> Video

Disc Setting
Setup

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Select “Video t DVD,” and press ENTER.
The display for confirmation appears.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.

To select the recording mode
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, then
press REC MODE repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:

HSP

SLP

For more details about the recording mode, see
page 47.

To select the sound

After step 2 above, press VIDEO to control
the VCR.

2
3

Press H PLAY.

4
5

Press X PAUSE.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the sound
you want.
For details, see page 80.
Follow the instructions above from step 3.

To stop dubbing
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.

To play discs recorded with this recorder on
other DVD equipment
Finalize the disc. For details, see page 44.
z Hints
• A black screen is recorded at the end of the dubbed disc,
but this is not a malfunction. When dubbing stops, there
may be some time difference between the tape and the
disc. In this case, a black (no signal) screen is recorded.
• You can switch the playback tape audio while dubbing.
• When dubbing a VHS tape to a disc, the VHS tape
counter value may differ slightly from the DVD
recording time.
• The audio output is the VHS playback audio.

Notes
• Dubbing is not possible in the following cases.
– When a non-recordable DVD is set.
– When using VHS software with copy guard
functions.
• Dubbing stops in the following cases.
– When the VHS tape is played back to the end and
stops.
– When the VHS deck or the DVD deck is stopped.
– When the disc remaining time runs out.
• The System menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other
copyrighted material are solely for individual
enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited
under copyright law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.

Dubbing from a DVD to a
Video
+RW

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DVD

You can record (dub) DVD video and audio to a
VHS tape. However, note that when you record
copy-protected software to a tape, the video may
appear disrupted when you play back the tape.

DVD

Using the DVD t button on the
recorder

1
2
3
4

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Start playing, and press x STOP or
X PAUSE.

Press DVD t on the recorder.

Insert a source disc.
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select
a title.

Dubbing starts.

VIDEO

Using the TV screen
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
TITLE LIST
SYSTEM
MENU

M/m,
ENTER

TOP MENU

x STOP

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Start playing, and press x STOP or
X PAUSE.

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Insert a source disc.
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select
a title.

REC MODE
Title List(Original)

10:10 AM

Title List

Press ENTER :
Timer

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit

DVD t

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

X PAUSE

1
2
3
4

Disc Setting
Setup

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
Title List
Timer

10:10 AM

Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting
Setup

,continued

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Edit
Title List
Timer

10:10 AM

Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit

Edit

Dubbing

Video --> DVD
DVD --> Video

Disc Setting
Setup

Select “DVD t Video,” and press ENTER.
The display for confirmation appears.

10 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
The disc’s menu may appear depending on the
disc when playback of a disc finishes. In this
case, press x STOP to stop dubbing,
otherwise the disc’s menu is recorded until the
tape reaches its end.

To select the tape speed
Press VIDEO to control the VCR, then press REC
MODE repeatedly to select “SP” or “EP.”
“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording time
three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play).
However, “SP” produces better picture and audio
quality.

To select the sound or language
After step 5 above, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select the sound you want, or press SUBTITLE
repeatedly to select the language you want. For
details, see page 59.

To stop dubbing
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
z Hints
• You can switch the playback DVD audio while
dubbing.
• The brightness of the playback video may differ from
that during normal DVD playback.
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the
VHS tape counter value.
• The audio being played back (main audio, sub audio,
etc.) is the dubbed audio.

Notes
• Dubbing is not possible when “Video” of “Progressive”
is set to “On” in the “Setup” display.
• Dubbing stops in the following cases.
– When the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– When the DVD deck or the VHS deck is stopped.
– When the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Before DV Dubbing
This section explains dubbing with a digital video
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If
you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see
“Recording from Connected Equipment with a
Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 53.

To record from the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital signals.
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move
on to the section on dubbing. For more
information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on
page 115.
z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode).

Connecting a Digital Video
Camera to the DV IN Jack
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV
format tape. Operation is straightforward because
the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape
for you – you do not need to operate your digital
video camera. Do the following to start using the
“DV Edit” functions of this recorder.
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your digital video camera does not work with this
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of “Recording from
Connected Equipment without a Timer” on page 56.
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not
connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
• 16:9 images are recorded in 4:3 size.
VCR-DVD recorder

DV IN

To DV IN

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Note
When selecting DV input, lines appear on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. Connect a digital video camera
and display an image. These lines disappears.

i.LINK cable
(not supplied)

DV output

Digital video camera
: Signal flow

Dubbing from a DV Format
Tape to a DVD
+RW

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Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically.
To format in Video mode, see page 43.

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You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The
recorder controls the digital video camera. You
can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and
stop the tape to select the scenes using the
recorder’s remote control.
◆How chapters are created
The recorder divides the title in either 5 or 15minute intervals, according to the setting in “DVD
Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup (page 104).

Insert the source DV format tape into your
digital video camera.
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital
video camera must be set to video playback
mode.

Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
“DV.”

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:

Z OPEN/
CLOSE
DVD
CH +/–

INPUT
SELECT
SYSTEM
MENU

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.

HSP

For more details about the recording mode,
see page 47.

M/m,
ENTER

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
Title List(Original)

O RETURN

10:10 AM

Title List

Press ENTER :
Timer

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit
Disc Setting

REC MODE

Setup

1
2

Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.

Setup
Title List
Timer

10:10 AM

Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video

Edit

Audio
Features

Disc Setting

Options
Setup

With the recording side facing down

SLP

Easy Setup

Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
Audio
Title list

10:10 AM

Tuner Audio

: Main

Digital Out

Timer
Edit

Downmix

: Normal

Audio DRC

: Standard

Scan Audio

: On

DV Audio Input

: Stereo 1

Line Audio Input

: Stereo

14 Select “DV Edit,” and press ENTER.
The display for recording and “DV Tape
Mode” appear.
If “DV Tape Mode” does not appear, check
the connection to your digital video camera.
DV Tape Mode

Disc Setting
Setup

10 Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.
Audio
Title list

10:10 AM

Tuner Audio

: Main

15 Select z on the TV screen, and press

Digital Out

Timer
Edit

Downmix

: Normal

Audio DRC

: Standard

Scan Audio

: On

DV Audio Input

Stereo 1

Line Audio Input

Stereo 2

ENTER.
Starts recording the tape contents.
You can use m, x, X, y, H, M, and z
on the TV screen to search the point you want
to start recording.

Disc Setting
Setup

“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.
Normally select this when dubbing a DV
format tape.
“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.
Select “Stereo 2” if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your
digital video camera.

ENTER.

12 Press O RETURN twice.
13 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
Title List
Timer

10:10 AM

Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit

Edit
Disc Setting
Setup

Dubbing

Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.

To turn off the display for recording
Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/–.

Notes
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
finalize the disc (page 44).
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital
video equipment to the recorder.
• You cannot control the recorder using another device or
another recorder of the same model.
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the
cassette memory onto the disc.
• If you record from a DV format tape with a sound track
that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies
(48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an
unnatural sound will be output when playing back the
sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there
is nothing recorded on the tape.
• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling
mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).
• 16:9 images are recorded in 4:3 size.

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

11 Select “Stereo 1” or “Stereo 2,” and press

To stop during recording

Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
The “Setup” display appears.

Settings and Adjustments

Setup

Using the Setup Displays

Title List

10:10 AM

Tuner Preset
Clock Set

Timer

Video

By using the setup displays, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as
well as select a language for the subtitles.
The setup displays are used in the following way.

Features
Disc Setting

Options
Setup

Note

Audio

Edit

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the
setup display settings, and not all of the functions
described may work.

Easy Setup

Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”
“Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options,”
or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
The selected setup display appears.
Example: “Video” setup
Video
Title list
Timer
Edit

10:10 AM

TV Type

: 4:3 Pan Scan

Black Level

: On

Picture Control

: Standard

Progressive

: Off

Disc Setting
Setup

SYSTEM
MENU

M/m,
ENTER

Select the item you want to set up, and
press ENTER.
Available options for the item appear.
Example: “TV Type”

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.

Video
Title list
Timer

Title List(Original)

Edit

Title List

Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup

10:10 AM

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Disc Setting
Setup

10:10 AM

TV Type

: 4:316:9
Letter Box

Black Level

: On4:3 Letter Box

Picture Control

4:3 Pan Scan
: Composite

Progressive

: Off

Some items display a dialog box that provides
further detailed settings.
Example: The following dialog box appears
when “Parental” in “Options” setup is
selected.
Enter Password

10:10 AM

Title list
Timer

Enter the password.

Antenna Reception Setting
(Tuner Preset)
The “Tuner Preset” setup helps you to make tuner,
setting for the recorder.
Select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display. To
use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” on
page 96.

Edit
Disc Setting

Setup

10:10 AM

Setup
Title List

In this case, see “Parental” in “Language,
Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)” on page 105.

Tuner Preset
Clock Set

Timer

Video
Audio

Edit

Features

Select an option, and press ENTER.

Disc Setting

The currently selected option is displayed
next to the setup item.
Example: when “16:9” is set.

Setup

Options
Easy Setup

Note
Video
Title list
Timer
Edit

10:10 AM

You cannot presets channels for the connected cable box
or satellite receiver.

: 16:9

Black Level

: On

Picture Control

: Standard

Auto Preset

Progressive

: Off

Automatically presets the receivable channels.
The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13,
UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV
channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your area using
automatic presetting methods.

Disc Setting
Setup

To turn off the display

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset”
in the “Setup” display.

Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Tuner Preset
Title list
Timer

10:10 AM

Antenna/Cable

: 4:3Antenna
Letter Box

Auto Preset

: OnCable

Settings and Adjustments

TV Type

Manual Set
Edit

3,4 Ch Out

: 3CH

Guide Channel Setup
Disc Setting
Setup

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.
“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

,continued

Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence.
Auto Preset
Title list

Select “Add” or “Erase” using
buttons (59)

qs
qd

O REC MODE button (38, 48, 94)

P [TIMER] button (50)
Q MARKER button (62)
R SEARCH button (62)

qg
qh
qj
qk
ql

Slide the cover.

118

S SHUFFLE button (59)
* Number 5 and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference.

T ?/1 (on/standby) button (30)
U CH +/– (channel) buttons* (38, 48)
w;

V VOL (volume) +/– buttons (27)
W TV/VIDEO button (27)

X INPUT SELECT button (38, 48, 94)
Y SURROUND button (59)

ws
wd
wf
wg
wh

Z SYSTEM MENU button (40)
TITLE LIST button (42, 57, 82)
TOOLS button (41)
wj ZOOM button (59)
wk ANGLE button (59)
wl

INSTANT REPLAY/
ADVANCE buttons (59)

INSTANT

e; MENU button (57)

wl
e;

ea H PLAY button* (37, 57, 83)
X PAUSE button (48, 59, 83)
x STOP button (37, 48, 57, 83, 89)

es z REC (record) button (38, 48)
ed REPEAT button (59)

es
ed
ef
eg
eh

ef SYNCHRO REC button (53)
eg CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (84)
eh COMMAND MODE switch (DVD
COMBO 1, 2, 3) (29)
* CH + and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the
tactile dot as a reference.

Additional Information

Slide the cover.

,continued

119

Remote for VIDEO
Buttons on the remote have the same function as
the buttons on the recorder if they have the same
or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next
to them can be used with your TV when the TV/
DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV.
1
2

A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (27)
B Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (76)
C Number buttons (27, 71)*
SET button (27, 67)
D CLEAR button (71, 76)

E AUDIO button (80)*

F VCR Plus+ button (71)

G DISPLAY button (45, 69, 76)
TIME/TEXT button (45)

H SYSTEM MENU button (40)
qj

I O RETURN button (30)

K . PREV (previous)/NEXT >
buttons (78)

L REC MODE button (39, 67)

4
5
6
7
8

M (search) buttons (78)

M [TIMER] button (69)
wa
9
ws

N ?/1 (on/standby) button (30)
O VIDEO button (37)
P CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*
(39, 67, 77)

q;
qa
wd

Q VOL (volume) +/– buttons (27)
R TV/VIDEO button (27)

wf
qs
qd

S INPUT SELECT button (39, 67)
T TOOLS button (41)
U M/m/
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Author : Sony Corporation
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Creator : Sony Corporation
Title : RDR-VX500
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